Solving a Diagnostic Dilemma in a Patient with Periodic Fever-When the Pieces of the Puzzle Finally Fit

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2024 Aug 2

PMID 39091617

Authors

Vanita Shukla

Virendra R S Sarabjit Singh

Cara Ranghell

Celine Ramgoolam

Nicole S Solomon

Vidya Ramcharitar-Maharaj

Christophe Persad

Keisha Davis-King

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Abstract

Abstract: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited disorder with episodic fevers accompanied by pain in the abdomen, joints, or chest. It is a clinical entity that can be confirmed with a specific genetic mutation. Neurological symptoms have not been a focal point in clinical case descriptions. We aim to present the long road to diagnosing our patient, where the diagnostic clues centered around her neurological symptoms.

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